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CAT fans - 14”-Blade High-Velocity Drum Fan Heavy Duty Industrial Grade (Black, 2-in-1): 2,300 CFM, 4-Speed, 360 Degree Adjustable Drum Head, Dual Ball Bearing Motor with Die-Cast Cover (HVD-14AC-BLK)

CAT fans - 14”-Blade High-Velocity Drum Fan Heavy Duty Industrial Grade (Black, 2-in-1): 2,300 CFM, 4-Speed, 360 Degree Adjustable Drum Head, Dual Ball Bearing Motor with Die-Cast Cover (HVD-14AC-BLK)

Bottom line: The CAT fans - 14”-Blade High-Velocity Drum Fan Heavy Duty Industrial ($127.49 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07): 2,300 CFM output with 360-degree pivoting drum head; main trade-off: indoor use only per the listing, not rated for outdoors.

$127.49

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 2,300 CFM output with 360-degree pivoting drum head
  • ✓ Dual ball bearing enclosed die-cast motor, 4 speeds
  • ✓ Converts to floor, table, or wall/ceiling mount
  • ✓ 6.5 ft cord reaches outlets across a workshop

Cons

  • ✗ Indoor use only per the listing, not rated for outdoors
  • ✗ 22"L x 22.5"H x 12.5"W footprint eats floor space
  • ✗ Metal industrial housing adds bulk to move often
  • ✗ Assembly of base and extender required out of box

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SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • [HIGH AIR VELOCITY] 360 Pivoting head directs air flow and 4-speed circulation allows high air velocity; pushes air 3x’s farther than traditional fans with patented grill design that provides strong air movement that moves 2300 cubic feet of air per minute.
  • [VERSATILE] The 4-in-1 fan can be used as a floor fan, table fan, and includes a wall mount option for ceiling placement. Featuring a 6.5 ft power cord for harder to reach locations. For Indoor use.
  • [HEAVY DUTY] Industrial grade metal housing, Dual Ball Bearing 4-Speed Enclosed Diecast Motor, strong circulator grill. Ideal for Industrial or Residential spaces.
  • [EASY ASSEMBLY] Caterpillar fan HVD-14AC comes with easy to assemble base and extender; can be wall mounted with a few easy steps outlined in the provided instruction booklet
  • [PRODUCT DIMENSIONS] 22”L x 22.5"H x 12.5"W

Full Specifications

SizeFloor
BrandCAT
ColorBlack
Speed4 rpm
StyleCasual
Voltage127 volts
Wattage50 watts
MaterialMetal
Room TypeLiving Room
Model NameHVD-14AC
Motor TypeBrushless
Unit Count1 Count
Finish TypeMetallic
Noise Level55 db
Part NumberHVD-14AC-BLK
Switch TypePush Button
Blade Length14 inches
Cable Length29 centimeters
Model NumberHVD-14AC-BLK
Power SourceAC

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CAT fans - 14”-Blade High-Velocity Drum Fan Heavy Duty Industrial Grade (Black, 2-in-1): 2,300 CFM, 4-Speed, 360 Degree Adjustable Drum Head, Dual Ball Bearing Motor with Die-Cast Cover (HVD-14AC-BLK) is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-07. Price and availability subject to change.

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CAT fans - 14”-Blade High-Velocity Drum Fan Heavy Duty Industrial Grade (Black, 2-in-1): 2,300 CFM, 4-Speed, 360 Degree Adjustable Drum Head, Dual Ball Bearing Motor with Die-Cast Cover (HVD-14AC-BLK)
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